Spain is still by far our favourite holiday destination. More than 17 million UK travellers visited the country last year, according to recent figures. While its storied cities, wild mountains and rolling countryside are a draw, many head straight for the beach.
From the glitz of Andalucia’s Costa del Sol to the coves of the Costa Blanca in Alicante, Spain’s sun-splashed playgrounds always draw crowds in the summer months. But there are alternative Spanish seaside escapes less known among Britons. Here are seven to try.
Benissa, Alicante
The Costa Blanca is packed with popular beach towns. Little Benissa, set just inland from…

